Medic alert bracelet etc.

[shelleymarie]

I was just curious, should you carry information on you, for example in the form of a medic alert bracelet that you have had wls? (in my case a bypass) in case of an emergency? I not sure if it would be something that paramedics might need to know?

 

[jessoliver2012]

hmm interesting question. im still supposed to get mine for the stuff im alergic too. but keep putting it off. really intrigued to see what people say here xx

 

[Raynebubble]

after weightloss surgery if we were to have an emergency op and a tube was put down our throats...without them knowing we have had a bypass our pouches could be damaged... but ifthe knew then they can do it more carefully.. we also cant have nsaids.. so it could be good to have a little card just saying so... i have a note in my small diary which i carry in my bag all the time. x the medicale bracelets are a lot of money though... i paid for one a few years back and it was engraved with the meds i was on.. then 3 weeks after i got it..my meds changed...£15 down the drain lol x

 

[jjsreal]

Rayne what is nsaids ? x

 

[lyzzyanne]

I have asked my consultant and he is fine with Nsaids, he would prescribe it with a protection for my stomach.

 

[Paula Garner]

Rayne what is nsaids ? x

NSAID's are anti inflammatory medications. Some of the most popular ones are listed below

diclofenac
ibuprofen
naproxen
celecoxib
mefenamic acid
etoricoxib
indometacin

 

[Evenstarr]

It's a really good idea getting a bracelet or card, I'll definitely do it, think I should anyway because I'm allergic to some anti-biotics

 

[shelleymarie]

Oh that is good to know. I'm allergic to 3 types of antibiotics too so I should get one or at least a card for my purse, been meaning too for years. Thanks everyone x

 

[jessoliver2012]

i cant take nsaids anyway but i allergic to trimethaprim (antibiotic) caused severe anaphylaxis, thought i was going to die but still aint clever enough to get epi pen or bracelet lol.